Fallon Health SNFIST - Physician in Geriatric Care - (PACE Program) - Springfield, MA
Overview
Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members, ensuring they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality.
Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE helps individuals aged 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, we embrace and encourage differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make people unique.
Position Overview:
We are looking for someone who enjoys independence and community interaction in this unique SNFIST opportunity. In the role of an MD SNFIST, your schedule and activities will include:
- Providing medical oversight of patients in the facilities
- Coordinating with Summit Eldercare PCP
- Rounding and completing required visits as per facility, Summit Eldercare, and regulatory protocols
- Participating in daily morning IDTs
Previous experience working in rehab and skilled nursing facilities is preferred.
The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) includes Providers (MD/DO and NP/PA), Nurses, Social Workers, Therapists, Dieticians, Health Aides, Recreation staff, Home Care and Transportation Coordinators, and Site Administrator.
Responsibilities
Summit ElderCare is committed to maximizing the dignity and respect of older adults, enabling them to remain in their homes and communities as long as medically and socially feasible. We enhance their quality of life and autonomy.
Qualifications:
Education: Medical degree, Geriatric specialty strongly desired.
License: A doctor of medicine or osteopathy legally authorized to practice in Massachusetts. Current DEA certificate.
Certification: Board certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Family Practice preferred.
Experience: Two or more years working with a frail or elderly population. Previous management experience is desirable.
Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to protected characteristics.
Location: US-MA-Springfield
Posted Date: 3 weeks ago (9/3/2024 1:22 PM)
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